Art Nouveau Amethyst Flower Rivière Necklace lava tearing female hands

tearing female hands

and there's a striker on the bottom (safety matches weren't a thing back then)

The principal stone displays an intense purple red

made by Henry Griffiths & Sons of Leamington Spa

but his work is fantastic

Art Nouveau Amethyst Flower Rivière Necklace lava tearing female handsDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1910 This gorgeous Art Nouveau rivire necklace is set with 17 vibrant amethyst gemstones, 52. 19 carats total. The stones show great colour and saturation, and they rest in open backed settings, allowing them to shine brightly in the natural light. In between each stone is a small flower motif, a dainty and charming addition while creating a wearable length of 16 inches. Its modelled in silver throughout and dates to circa 1910.